1956 Porsche 356 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Condor (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 637 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Condor (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Porsche 356 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 356 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
